BJ's Octoberfest
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

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From:
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
 
Florida, United States
Style:
Märzen
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.47 | pDev: 13.54%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
28
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 06, 2016
Added:
Nov 20, 2011
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

3.52/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
'Tis the season... for ghosts & goblins, for fall beer festivals, for harvesting the summer's bounty... and for drinking Octoberfest beer! BJ's self-titled beer catches the essence of those German varieties with a sweeter and rounded tone.

Light copper, amber and nearly orange, the bright lager glows while a toasty, sweet grain scent garners steam. A hint of herbal hop, a floral pass and a hint of honey greets the nose. Flavors of light bread crust, honey, cashew and granola carry a sweeter and grainy balance to start.

With little development across the middle an sense of simple syrup, off-caramel, honey and soft elegant nuttiness washes the tongue with malt, only with a mild minty-hop balance that takes the shape of mild grassiness, peppery bitterness and a light lemongrass linger.

Finishing semi-dry, medium-bodied and refreshing for fall, the malt-centric taste settles in with bratwurst, potato dumplings and German chocolate.
Oct 06, 2016
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Reviewed by Caveworm from Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +29.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
BJ's Octoberfest | BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Served on tap at the North Canton, OH location, this beer's head is 2 fingers thick, with lateral lacing, and a medium amber body.

I smell honey biscuit and toasted malts.

Tastes very similar to the smell, with a mild hop zing arriving mid-palate.

The mouthfeel is medium with mild carbonation.

Overall, I'll rate BJ's Octoberfest | BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse with a 4.5. Like the others have said, this is lacking depth with the malts. Otherwise, this would be a top-notch Märzen.
Oct 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.64 by cdman56 from Pennsylvania

Sep 10, 2016
 
Rated: 2.84 by WillWrkForBeer from Ohio

Oct 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by gilgar from Texas

Aug 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by BIGJoe611 from Florida

Dec 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4.28 by Marina from Ohio

Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.52 by thomda11 from California

Sep 16, 2014
 
Rated: 2.6 by AAAAndyK from California

Sep 07, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by drone from Oregon

Nov 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by TFMyriad from Arizona

Nov 04, 2013
 
 
Rated: 3.75 by Lagerquestrian from Texas

Sep 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Jasoncpace from Texas

Sep 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by BeerDreadz from Florida

Sep 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Hopinista from Nevada

May 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by abex44 from Texas

Dec 20, 2012
 
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jamiee from Kansas

Nov 14, 2012
BJ's Octoberfest from BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 28 ratings